Get started with stock investing and achieve your personal finance goals
The bestselling Stock Investing For Dummies is full of practical and realistic stock market guidance. Today's market is full of surprises, and this book will help you understand all aspects of the investing process, so you can thrive as an investor, come what may. With straightforward direction from a renowned best-selling author and national financial authority , this book discusses the many different ways you can invest in stocks, so you can create a portfolio that works for you. You'll also find updates on the latest trends and growth opportunities, plus insights into what it means to invest wisely in the current financial environment. Be confident in your investment decisions, thanks to this sound Dummies advice.
* Build a strategic stock portfolio that meets your needs
* Discover the basics of investing, including how to invest in difficult markets
* Learn how to invest in AI and how to make the most of AI investing tools
* Explore ETFs, preferred stocks, options, factor investing, stock warrants , and beyond
This is a great Dummies guide for new investors looking for a comprehensive guide on the current stock market, as well as those looking to brush up their stock investing skills.

Paul Mladjenovic is a national speaker and educator with decades of experience in writing and teaching about common stocks and related investing topics. He owns Prosperity Network and www.RavingCapitalist.com and is the author of AI Investing For Dummies, Investing in Gold & Silver For Dummies, Currency Trading For Dummies, and High-Level Investing For Dummies.

Introduction 1
Part 1: The Essentials of Stock Investing 5
Chapter 1: Surveying the World of Stock Investing 7
Chapter 2: Taking Stock of Your Current Financial Situation and Goals 15
Chapter 3: Defining Common Approaches to Stock Investing 33
Chapter 4: Recognizing Risk and Volatility 43
Chapter 5: Stock Investing through Exchange-Traded Funds 61
Part 2: Before You Start Buying 71
Chapter 6: Gathering Information 73
Chapter 7: Going for Brokers 95
Chapter 8: Investing for Long-Term Growth 109
Chapter 9: Investing for Income and Cash Flow 121
Chapter 10: Understanding Technical Analysis for Stock Investors 139
Part 3: Picking Winners 155
Chapter 11: Using Basic Accounting to Choose Winning Stocks 157
Chapter 12: Decoding Company Documents 175
Chapter 13: Emerging Sector and Industry Opportunities 189
Chapter 14: Small Cap Stocks, IPOs, and Stock Warrants 201
Chapter 15: Factor Investing 211
Part 4: Investment Strategies and Tactics 223
Chapter 16: Discovering Screening Tools 225
Chapter 17: Understanding Brokerage Orders and Trading Techniques 239
Chapter 18: Investing During a Crisis 257
Chapter 19: AI Investing 265
Chapter 20: Keeping More of Your Money from the Taxman 281
Part 5: The Part of Tens 293
Chapter 21: Ten Indicators of a Great Stock 295
Chapter 22: Ten Ways AI Can Boost Your Investing Strategies 305
Chapter 23: Ten Investments and Strategies That Go Great with Stocks 311
Chapter 24: Ten Investing Pitfalls and Challenges for 2024-2034 319
Part 6: Appendixes 327
Appendix A: Resources for Stock Investors 329
Appendix B: Financial Ratios 345
Appendix C: AI Resources and Tools for Stock Investing 355
Index 363